The winner of 18 large helmet tournaments in a solitary category, the former first racket of the world of Czech origin, Martin Navvatilova, is sick with breast and throat cancer.
The commentary of the former athlete on Monday is given by the British newspaper The Times.
It is reported that the throat and breast cancer of the 66-year-old Navvatilova was diagnosed after the examination in early November. The former tennis player had previously hurt breast cancer 13 years ago, but was able to recover with radiation therapy.
“This double blow is serious, but still fixable, – said Navvatilova.” I hope for a favorable outcome, I will fight with all my strength “.
The representative of Navvatilova added that the disease of the cancer of both forms is at an early stage and the chances of recovery are high, also saying that the former athlete will not be able to work as a television expert at the Australian open championship, which starts on January 16. Navvatilova will begin treatment this month.
On the account of Navraatilova, 18 victories in the tournaments of a large helmet in a single category, 31 – in the steam room and 10 – in the mixed one. It is a record holder for finding on the first line of the world ranking in a paired category (237 weeks) and victories at Wimbledon in a single discharge (9 titles). In total, she has 167 titles in a single category and 177 – in the steam room.